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Summary

Roman objects reported as found in Crane Street include several sherds of samian, part of an antefix and a bronze bell.

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An antefix was found in Crane Street, according to Watkin (1). Samian and a bronze bell from Crane Street were purchased by the Grosvenor Museum in 1907 (2) (4). A quern from Crane Street was donated to the Grosvenor Museum in 1909 (3).


<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p320 (Book). SCH2878.

<2> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Newstead R 1907 13/162 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.

<3> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Newstead R 1909 15/158 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.

<4> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p180 (Book). SCH3556.

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  • <1> Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p320.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Newstead R 1907 13/162.
  • <3> Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Newstead R 1909 15/158.
  • <4> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p180.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 40 66 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE

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